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Eat your way around the beautiful medieval city of Kilkenny with a friendly local guide! Over 2.5 hours, you will sample delicious produce from artisanal producers whi...
What to order at Foodworks
- Must order
- Pulled pork benedict at brunch or the Angus steak burger; the spit-roast free-range pork is occasional.
- Signature dishes
- Pulled pork benedict, Angus steak burger
- Editor tip
- Closed Monday and Tuesday. Brunch from 08:30; weekday close 16:00, Friday and Saturday kitchen runs to 21:30.
CuisineFarm-to-fork Irish
Price€€
Neighborhoodmedieval-mile
HoursSun 08:30-16:00, Wed-Sat 08:30-16:00, closed Mon-Tue
Phone+353567777696
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Signature dishes: Pulled pork benedict, Angus steak burger
Must order: Pulled pork benedict at brunch or the Angus steak burger; the spit-roast free-range pork is occasional.
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday. Brunch from 08:30; weekday close 16:00, Friday and Saturday kitchen runs to 21:30.
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Location
Address: 7 Parliament Street, Kilkenny, R95 X577
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